6515--In-Vivo Radiation Measurement System

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 6 on behalf of Richmond VAMC is conducting Market Research through this Sources Sought notice to help determine the availability of qualified Businesses, capable of providing In-Vivo Radiation Measurement System that meet the following:

Functions to be performed;

System for real-time monitoring of radiation dose using small radiation detectors that can be placed on the patient s skin or in a cavity. Also used to determine radiation dose received by cardiac devices (pacemakers, etc.) for evaluation of possible radiation damage to the device.

Performance required;

System must support a variety of radiation detectors covering a range of photon energies (6MV 18MV) and electron energies with both directional and angularly independence.

Must support a minimum of 6 channels to allow multiple radiation measurements to be acquired in a single treatment.

Must support a wireless connection between a remote connection for the measurement devices and a monitoring station.

Essential physical characteristics;

Remote station must be rechargeable.

System must be able to measure doses up to 30 Gy per detector.

Must include detectors no larger than 2mm x 2mm for point measurements.

All respondents shall indicate/provide the following:

Whether or not they are small business manufacturers of the products they wish to offer, or if they are a reseller of a small business manufacturer.

Is your company interested in providing a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) quote or Open Market (indicate FSS contract #)?

Identify any other companies owned (wholly or in-part) by the owners of this business who provide goods or services under the same or a related NAICS codes.

Identify any other companies owned (wholly or in-part) by the owners of this business who provide goods or services that are registered under the same or a related NAICS code with the Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE); Provide the certification type (SDVOSB/VOSB), Federal Identification Number, and state of incorporation for each.

Whether or not your company has an active SAM registration and the companies Unique Entity Identifier.

A copy of its capabilities statement.

Failure to provide the above information may result in the potential offeror being considered incapable of meeting the VA s needs.

If the contractor can provide the above items, the contractor shall provide a letter from the manufacturer stating they are an authorized distributor/licenser of their products. Failure to submit an authorized distributor letter shall result in the product(s) potentially offered to be considered grey market and shall not be considered technically acceptable.

The capability statements received from this market research are for planning purposes only and will assist the Government in planning its acquisition strategy. This is strictly market research, and the Government will not entertain questions concerning this market research. The Government will not assume any costs incurred by the contractor in the preparation of responses. All responses shall be submitted in writing no later than May 29, 2024, at 11:00 AM EST to the attention of: Natasha.Hawkins@va.gov

Please title the subject line for all responses as: In-Vivo Radiation Measurement System 36C246-24-AP-4038